Towable versus Motorized RV?
Hi everybody! I have posted here in the past, but it was when we were renting RVs. Now, after renting RVs over the years, we have decided to buy. I always thought we would buy a motorized RV. Howev...
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I bought my MH used - 38 years used to be exact. Yes, there were some issues I had to deal with, but having read many posts here about issues with new RVs, I don't think my experience was any worse. On the positive side, if something didn't work, I just fixed it. No fighting with the dealer or manufacturer to get them to admit it was their responsibility to fix it at no cost to me. No waiting months for them to get around to fixing it because warranty work is lowest priority.
In addition, even with money I put into fixing things, I'm still well below what a new RV of equal size would cost - and that's not even comparing build quality (thanks Irv Perch!).
I have no monthly payments (paid cash for it) - I own the MH outright. I don't worry that if I do something it will void the warranty. Any work done on my MH is prioritized by "safety issue", "useability issue", and "upgrade". I can spread out the work accordingly so I am not overextended in costs at any one time. Without the monthly payment, I have that much more money available to spend on camping fees, gas, etc.
If I were to sell it (not going to happen), I would recoup what I paid for it and more. And even if I didn't recoup all the costs for repairs, I would still be out far less than had I bought a new RV.
Just pointing out that there are benefits to buying used that are often neglected on this forum. I would never tell people "buying used is the best way to buy", but at the same time, I don't agree with those who say "buying new is the best way to buy". Like camping or RVing, it's all about your own needs, abilities, and desires.
In addition, even with money I put into fixing things, I'm still well below what a new RV of equal size would cost - and that's not even comparing build quality (thanks Irv Perch!).
I have no monthly payments (paid cash for it) - I own the MH outright. I don't worry that if I do something it will void the warranty. Any work done on my MH is prioritized by "safety issue", "useability issue", and "upgrade". I can spread out the work accordingly so I am not overextended in costs at any one time. Without the monthly payment, I have that much more money available to spend on camping fees, gas, etc.
If I were to sell it (not going to happen), I would recoup what I paid for it and more. And even if I didn't recoup all the costs for repairs, I would still be out far less than had I bought a new RV.
Just pointing out that there are benefits to buying used that are often neglected on this forum. I would never tell people "buying used is the best way to buy", but at the same time, I don't agree with those who say "buying new is the best way to buy". Like camping or RVing, it's all about your own needs, abilities, and desires.
